Akaroa Eco-Safari with Alpaca Farm Tour and Wine Tasting
Overview
Your journey to Akaroa takes in the stunning scenery of the rugged Banks Peninsula coastline and farmlands. Stopovers include the award winning Barrys Bay Cheese factory at Duvauchelle, and the quaint Little River Café & Gallery. The the day's highlight: wander through herds of grazing alpacas, marveling at their exquisite fleece. Enjoy feeding the beautiful and mysterious alpacas whilst enjoying breath-taking views of Akaroa Harbour. Experience an interactive presentation by the people at Shamarra as you take the opportunity to handle and walk among these incredible animals. Afterwards, browse the Alpaca shop where an exclusive collection of luxurious dye free alpaca knitwear is available. Finish off the day with a wine tasting at the very special French Peak vineyard.
Inclusions
- Interactive tour of a high-country alpaca farm
- wine-tasting and afternoon platter
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Soda/Pop
- WiFi on board
- Entry/Admission - Shamarra Alpacas
- Entry/Admission - French Peak
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Banks Peninsula, 575 Summit Road, Christchurch 8081 New Zealand
Your journey to Akaroa takes in the breath-taking scenery of the rugged Banks Peninsula coastline and farmlands.
Stop At: Akaroa, Akaroa, Canterbury Region, South Island
Enjoy wandering around the French township of Akaroa.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Shamarra Alpacas, 328 Wainui Main Road, Akaroa 7582, New Zealand
Alpaca farm tour - Wander through herds of grazing alpacas, marvelling at their exquisite fleece. Enjoy feeding the beautiful and mysterious alpacas whilst enjoying breath-taking views of Akaroa Harbour. Experience an interactive presentation by the people at Shamarra as you take the opportunity to handle and walk among these incredible animals. Afterwards, browse the Alpaca shop where an exclusive collection of luxurious dye free alpaca knitwear is available.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: French Peak, 79 French Farm Valley Road, Akaroa 7582 New Zealand
To complete your day, enjoy an end-of-day wine tasting (or non-alcoholic beverage) and afternoon platter at the special French Peak vineyard.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Banks Peninsula, 575 Summit Road, Christchurch 8081 New Zealand
Your journey to Akaroa takes in the breath-taking scenery of the rugged Banks Peninsula coastline and farmlands.
Stop At: Akaroa, Akaroa, Canterbury Region, South Island
Enjoy wandering around the French township of Akaroa.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Shamarra Alpacas, 328 Wainui Main Road, Akaroa 7582, New Zealand
Alpaca farm tour - Wander through herds of grazing alpacas, marvelling at their exquisite fleece. Enjoy feeding the beautiful and mysterious alpacas whilst enjoying breath-taking views of Akaroa Harbour. Experience an interactive presentation by the people at Shamarra as you take the opportunity to handle and walk among these incredible animals. Afterwards, browse the Alpaca shop where an exclusive collection of luxurious dye free alpaca knitwear is available.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: French Peak, 79 French Farm Valley Road, Akaroa 7582 New Zealand
To complete your day, enjoy an end-of-day wine tasting (or non-alcoholic beverage) and afternoon platter at the special French Peak vineyard.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Inspiration575070
December 2022
Dr. Gary & Nicole Turner made every effort for a pleasant experience for our family. We had a fantastic time on the tour and best tour we have taken in NZ. We wanted a customized package given the short timeframe (10-12hrs) in Christ church with limited flexibility. Most of the other prefixed to...
Dr. Gary & Nicole Turner made every effort for a pleasant experience for our family. We had a fantastic time on the tour and best tour we have taken in NZ. We wanted a customized package given the short timeframe (10-12hrs) in Christ church with limited flexibility. Most of the other prefixed tours begin early morning at 8:30am or earlier. Maossie Tours worked around our schedule to design the splendid day around Christchurch. Dr. Gray welcomed us warmly addressing us with first names. He is amazing, my teens connected with him instantly. He picked us up one hour earlier than scheduled as our flight reached on time and took us to morning tea at local joint! Wonderful place. After that we stopped at Hill top viewpoint of the crater. Akaroa Pohatu penguin safari tour (2hrs) - loved it! then to Alpaca farm. Gary knew the business owners so well & such wonderful people. We went to French Peak farm for wine tasting. Best experience meeting and engaging with new owners. Dr. Gary & Nicole arranged Cheese charcuteire board to pair with the wines (as the new owners were waiting on food license). What a warm gesture! Dr. Gary is so knowledgeable about the local Māori Culture (being a descendant), he educated us on the culture, language, lifestyle, traditions. Maossie Tour transport is clean, equipped with Wi-Fi, USB ports at every seat, drinks (Soft), water, snacks, and any cable to connect laptops and great music choice. Dr. Gary is himself well travelled and him / his partner/friend as he described Nicole as have a great choice of music. He played a fantastic educational video about Māori culture. It was both enriching and excellent tour! Highly recommend!